Today was leadership training for the Big Event! They are role-playing how missionaries can involve ward and stake leaders in a Christmas activity this holiday season. Everyone in the mission is involved in writing testimonies in Scriptures, wrapping the scriptures as presents to give away, preparing hymns and holiday music for a concert in theContinue reading “Liderazgo!”
Category Archives: Life Lessons
Mission Experiences
Some experiences are quirky and some experiences are never to be forgotten. I am borrowing a few missionaries experiences to share. This first one, however is quirky and its all mine. Last week we went to church and was surprised to find it under water! Our little chapel in Puntarenas out by the coast wasContinue reading “Mission Experiences”
GRACIAS A DIOS!
I hear this phrase a lot in Costa Rica when I speak with the local people – gracias a Dios. It means “thanks to God”. I’ve heard similar phrases in English, but somehow, English phrases take a less respectful and less worshipful tone. I prefer the Spanish version. This past week, we were helping someContinue reading “GRACIAS A DIOS!”
FELICIDADES!
I had my birthday recently and it was GREAT! I have never received so many well wishes from so many people before in my life!! Here is a sampling complete with all the emoticons! I love technology!! Steven Hofhiens: Feliz cumpleaños Hermana Hofhiens!! Quepos: Feliz cumpleaños Hermana Hofhiens ❤ we love you so much!!! GraciasContinue reading “FELICIDADES!”
Seuss world
There are things here in Costa Rica that just make me pinch myself and say “Kim, you are not in Idaho anymore!” For instance, this brilliant yellow Eye Lash Pitviper! It looks poisonous – which it is – so do not get too close!! The Eye on the tree is an Owl Butterfly. He usesContinue reading “Seuss world”
Intránsito!
Not all mission life is roses and sunshine. However, it is the Lord’s work so things do tend to work out. Yeah!! But, the fact is I took 6 missionaries to the Post Office for their Visa appointment on the 4th of July. Typically, 4 weeks after this appointment, the missionaries would receive their 1Continue reading “Intránsito!”
Phases of Discipleship
IN MORTAL life we grow and change physically, interact and relate socially, learn, experiment and connect to God’s creations daily. As we accept Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Ghost through baptismal covenants, we begin a new, more spiritual life. Most of us are probably in the ever-changing caterpillar stage ofContinue reading “Phases of Discipleship”
39 Years!!
Steve and I went touristy — BIG TIME!! We stayed at Shana By the Beach just outside of Quepos – a sleepy little beach town on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. It is the rainy season, so we got a good deal on this very nice hotel. We also got a few bonus visitors!Continue reading “39 Years!!”
BYU Pathways
A few months ago an elder from our mission returned to his home in El Salvador. All through his mission he had diligently studied English. Just before he left for home, he took an English test on his missionary portal. His score was good enough to earn him a BYU pathways scholarship that cut hisContinue reading “BYU Pathways”
Feria
My favorite Saturday activity?? The Saturday morning street market. It is the best! The fruit is the freshest! We make a fruit smoothie every morning for breakfast, so my motivation is high for seeking out the very best fruit. Plus, I get to try my hand at understanding the natives and using numbers and money!Continue reading “Feria”
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